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Local Enterprise Office

COVID-19 business supports
Businesses across Galway are currently in uncharted waters due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Many are facing critical challenges, including temporary ceasing of trading, cash flow and financial difficulties, and an uncertain future.
Read about our full list of supports
Can you do more business online?
The expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online, boost sales and reach new markets.
Prepare your Business for Customs
An Online Customs Training Workshop to help companies with importing and exporting when the UK leaves the European Union is being run by Local Enterprise Office Galway.
Short Courses
LEOs provide a wide range of high-quality training supports which are tailored to meet specific business requirements.
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Welcome to Local Enterprise Office Galway

Local Enterprise Office Galway is one of 31 dedicated teams across the Local Authority network in Ireland. It is for people interested in starting up a new business or already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters and small businesses looking to expand. The team at LEO Galway comprises a wide range of experience, skill and services to offer you advice, information, training and support in starting up or growing your business.

Local Enterprise Office Galway offers support to start ups and small business in a number of ways.

We are here to help you to start your new business, expand an existing business or help you to reach new markets.

As the first stop shop for your business needs - we're #MakingItHappen

Training courses and workshops

The Local Enterprise Office provides a range of training courses that give small business owners practical skills for their business development. Click here for more.

Boost your Online Trade

Financial Assistance is one of many ways that Local Enterprise Office Galway tries to help businesses grow in the county. The Trading Online Voucher scheme is but one of many of these supports available to businesses.

Making It Happen

‘Brexit? With change comes opportunity.’ Working with Local Enterprise Office Galway has given Peter Morrow of Skylark Electric Attic Stairs a competitiveness boost, helping him future-proof his business.

Latest News

29/10/2020
Choose gorgeous local gifts by Galway-based designers this season...
Christmas is almost upon us and this year it is especially important to support Galway city and county designers, artists, crafters and makers in buying local. ...
01/10/2020
Local Food and Craft Fair – Cancelled
Local Food and Craft Fair – Cancelled
28/09/2020
National Women’s Enterprise Day
National Women’s Enterprise Day announced as new figures show 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken up supports this year...
24/09/2020
Local Enterprise Office Galway announces ‘National Women’s Enterprise Day’ as new figures show 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken up supports this year across the country...
Local Enterprise Office Galway announces ‘National Women’s Enterprise Day’ as new figures show 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken up supports this year across the country...
22/09/2020
Irish Business Design Challenge calls for Galway applicants with €50,000 Prize Fund...
Competition, supported by Local Enterprise Office (insert County/City), launched to recognise and reward the resilience and innovation of micro, small and medium sized Irish businesses...
09/09/2020
BREXIT BACK IN FOCUS FOR IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESSES
After what has been an already challenging year for companies, small businesses are being urged to refocus their minds on Brexit ahead of the December 31st deadline. Irrespective of what happens in talks between the UK and the EU before the end of year cut off, the transition period expires and that will change Ireland’s trading position with the UK. This means any company who exports or imports with or through the UK will be affected and will have to change their processes....
07/08/2020
TOV August 2020 Update
Local Enterprise Office Galway is happy to announce that additional funding has been approved by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD as part of the July Stimulus Package....
06/08/2020
MODOS circular economy training programme goes national to inspiregreen recovery for Irish SMEs...
MODOS, an innovative circular economy training programme for micro, small and medium size enterprises is going national this Autumn to help businesses across Ireland build sustainability into their post-COVID recovery....
08/07/2020
Trading Online Voucher - July 2020
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme has now been expanded for businesses, with second vouchers available worth up to €2500 with 10% co-funding. * T&Cs Apply...
02/06/2020
Agile Innovation Supports Webinars
Agile Innovation Supports Webinars Discover your next big opportunity at our innovation learning and networking online event....
29/04/2020
NEW ONLINE FOOD PROGRAMME SET TO GROW IRISH PRODUCERS
An innovative new online food programme, from the Local Enterprise Offices, is set to boost the number of Irish food start-ups. The Digital School of Food is the first of its kind in Europe and gives food entrepreneurs expert advice and guidance, from their home, office or kitchen....
14/04/2020
Trading Online Voucher Scheme – Live Information Seminar...
In order to apply for the extended Trading Online Voucher, you must complete a mandatory information session.
09/04/2020
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme has now been expanded
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme has now been expanded for businesses, with second vouchers available worth up to €2500 with 10% co-funding. * T&Cs Apply...
06/04/2020
Webinar for Food Businesses
Here at LEO Galway, we are getting lots of ideas and suggestions as well as challenges from food producers, since the start of the current crisis. ...
26/03/2020
Business Continuity Voucher Goes Live through Local Enterprise Offices...
Minister Humphreys introduces new measure as part of COVID-19 Business Supports Package
17/08/2015
Start Your Own Business Training
Over 8 sessions, you'll learn the fundamentals of starting a business, and also whether your own business idea is viable. ...

Case Studies

22/11/2019
FIÁIN - Galway's smallest pop-up shop!
FIÁIN is a grooming + lifestyle brand created by Galway natives Dara & Caitríona.
01/11/2019
Ambrose and Brid - National Lottery Good Causes
Ambrose and Brid O'Halloran from Claregalway, Co Galway recently created beautiful trophies for the National Lottery Good Causes awards. ...
11/10/2019
TrustAp
How the Local Enterprise Office helped a start-up put the trust back into peer-to-peer transactions...
11/10/2019
Lir Analytical
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Lir Analytical fill a gap in the food processing industry...
11/10/2019
Qualitas Electronics
How the Local Enterprise Office helped one local electronics firm power up - FAST!...
11/10/2019
Mechanical Modular Solutions
How the Local Enterprise Office is helping an off-site modular specialist clean up around the world...
11/10/2019
ShorlaPharma
See how the Local Enterprise Office helped two women get their healthcare business off the ground...
11/10/2019
Gym Plus Coffee
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Irish athleisure brand Gym+Coffee get fit for success...
11/10/2019
The Irish Fairy Door Company
Even a fairytale start-up can benefit from a helping hand from their Local Enterprise Office...
11/10/2019
Big Red Barn
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Big Red Barn become a big success....
11/10/2019
ApriData
How the Local Enterprise Office supports AprilData's data driven growth....
11/10/2019
SAR Consultancy
SECURING ITS FUTURE: HOW THE LEO HELPED SAR CONSULTANCY TO SAFEGUARD SUCCESS...
02/07/2019
Once Upon A Style
Niamh took part in our Start Your Own Business course - and she says the four week programme gave her the push she needed to get her business up and running....
19/11/2018
Skylark electric foldaway attic stairs...
Working with Local Enterprise Office Galway has helped Skylark to future-proof their business. ...
28/09/2018
Clean Cut Meals

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